ANZAC Battlefields

Discover the sacrifices made and be inspired by the history of the battlefields

This is a poignant and educational trip that will encourage students to reflect with gratitude on the sacrifices made on European soil by their ancestors. This historical trip is spread across France and Belgium, and students will have the opportunity to visit significant memorial sights and battlefields.

What Can You Expect

Students will get a better understanding of the significant history of the First and Second World Wars, learn about how ANZAC was formed,and have the opportunity to walk the grounds their ancestors fought for. With an educational tour focusing on the impact and effect specific to your nationality, students will learn more about the sacrifices made and will be inspired by the past of the battlefields. Students will visit the many historic sites of both wars including the Somme battlefields as well as many other key landmarks across Amiens, Reims and Ypres. The trip will finish in Paris where you will take in all the beautiful and iconic sights, and enjoy an optional fun day at Euro Disney.

As members of the Commonwealth, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the expedition in 1915 that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, an ally of Germany. Although the Gallipoli campaign was not a success in its military objectives, the Australian and New Zealand actions during the campaign left a powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as the “Anzac legend” became an important part of the identity of both nations, shaping the ways they viewed both their past and their future.

Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world. The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this scenic river. The oldest and most well-known is the Pont Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. Paris is also home to notable cultural attractions such as the Louvre, Musée Picasso, Musée du Montparnasse, Musée National du Sport, as well as a variety of landmarks and objects such as Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris and Opéra Garnier.

Visit the home of Belgian chocolates in Brussels which dates back as far as 1635 when the country was under Spanish occupation. Taste test the worlds richest sweet treat, of which Belgium produces 172,000 tons each year, and boasts more than 2,000 chocolate shops. Visit the Royal Palace in Brussels, an unmissable and timeless building in the capital of Belgium. Commissioned by Leopold II to the architect Alphonse Balat, the palace was finished in 1865. See the grand rooms, walk through antique corridors and see the monumental staircases, as well as the invaluable collections of art works and decorations, from all continents and eras.

"This trip was excellent, I felt really confident with EA throughout the planning process, there was great communication and they were really oganised. Parents complimented me on how organised the trip was and that was due to EA. The highlight for me was the Battlefields and also the Paris museums."

Mrs. Ann McGovern, Marist College, North Shore, Sydney, Australia

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